Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Ardbeg Uigeadail. Never had it, but I've heard so many good things. If Jim Murray and Ralfy both think it's some of the best they've ever tasted, that's enough for me to plunk 70 bones down. Looking forward to my after dinner drink.

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Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Originally Posted by Parkersback

Ardbeg Uigeadail. Never had it, but I've heard so many good things. If Jim Murray and Ralfy both think it's some of the best they've ever tasted, that's enough for me to plunk 70 bones down. Looking forward to my after dinner drink.

Smells like dark fruits, tastes like the oldest, hottest coals in Hell. In a good way! I love the bait-and-switch of the Oogie.

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Just had a pour, it's good stuff. Pretty complex. Salty, peaty, mediciney, but then the sweetness. The only other Ardbeg I've had is the 10 year old, and can't say now which I like better.

Counterintuitively, I think the 10 year old is actually sweeter.

I also find the 10 year sweeter, to the point that it's hard for me to drink. Maybe it's the reduced proof, but whatever it is, I prefer the Corry or Supernova. I'd still take the 10 year over almost any scotch in the world. Have you tried Lagavulin 16? Also a classic.

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

I got an Ardmore Traditional Cask SMS for 30.00 on closeout, Black Bush Irish for 24.00 on closeout, 4 bottles or Crown Royal on sale and a total of 22.00 in rebates and a bottle of Jamesons Irish in a holiday gift pack with a couple of nice shot glasses!